ARLINGTON – Thanks to tips and information from the public, Arlington police have filed Malicious Mischief charges against three suspects in a weekend tire slashing spree that left tires on at least 10 vehicles damaged.

Detectives identified six individuals present during the incidents, and the three boys directly responsible for the tire slashings.

Three 17-year-old Arlington boys are charged with two counts each of Malicious Mischief in the 3rd Degree, which is a gross misdemeanor.

Police earlier said the group caused $10,000 in damage. They began receiving 911 calls shortly after midnight Sept. 20. The vehicles were parked between the 200 block of N. Macleod Avenue and the 700 block of E. 5th St. near Terrace Park. downtown.